Electrician - San Jose, CA

Apprentice and Journeymen Electricians (San Jose, CA)

Job Description

An Electrician is a professional who is skilled in electrical installation, repairs, maintenance, etc. A journeyman works under the observation of a master-level electrician, building basic skills and gaining additional tasks and responsibilities as they improve.


Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.


Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate safely and follow all internal and OSHA-specific safety practices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Complete the Reds Electrical Safety Training Program
• Complete required equipment training and certifications
• Correctly identify and describe common materials
• Demonstrate the ability to handle material properly to prevent damage
• Demonstrate the basic ability to interpret blueprints
• Utilize basic hand and power tools
• Perform duties as assigned
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean work area and wash parts.

Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using a test meter.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
• Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to the work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy, motorized truck.
• Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.
• Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials
• Inspecting wiring within a building to ensure it's safe
• Evaluating electrical systems to diagnose issues in wiring or circuits
• Repairing any issues within an electrical system
• Installing and connecting circuit breakers, electrical switches and outlets
• Installing new lights, appliances, and security systems
• Reading blueprint plans to install an electrical system in a new building
• Supervising and training an apprentice electrician and serving as a mentor
• Maintaining material and labor records
• Keeping track of inventory and ordering new parts

Special Skills of a Journeyman Electrician:

• Technical skills: Journeyman electricians must be experts in electrical code and electrical systems to perform their jobs safely. This can vary depending on their specialty but may include using power tools, repairing wires, and applying knowledge of safety procedures.
• Endurance: Being an electrician requires a certain amount of physical ability and stamina. This job can involve standing for long periods, carrying heavy equipment and moving into small spaces. Developing endurance and physical skills can help electricians succeed.
• Organization: Journeyman electricians often maintain records, including job logs and inventory lists. Strong organizational skills can help them create filing systems to keep information easy to find.
• Problem-solving: Journeyman electricians need problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues within an electrical system.
• Attention to detail: To assess and evaluate systems, journeyman electricians need to pay attention to details. This can help them troubleshoot and repair any issues. It can also help them ensure safety and make sure they're following the correct code.
• Communication: Journeyman electricians may work with customers, apprentices and supervisors during the day. Strong communication skills can help them collaborate with their teams, explain certain concepts to customers, and make recommendations.
• Mentoring skills: Journeyman electricians can serve as mentors for apprentice electricians. They can help train them, offer advice, and recommend strategies.

Physical Demands/Requirements :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an industrial electrician to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Lifting (Frequent) : Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.
• Standing/Walking (Frequent) : Required to stand or walk for long periods during the workday, often in confined or challenging environments.
• Bending and Stooping (Frequent) : Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach overhead as part of daily duties when installing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment.
• Climbing (Frequent) : Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs and work at heights of up to 30 feet or more, using fall protection as required.
• Hand/Eye Coordination : Must have excellent hand-eye coordination for handling tools, wiring, and equipment with precision.
• Manual Dexterity : Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and manipulate electrical tools, components, and materials.
• Vision : Must have the ability to see and distinguish colors, read schematics, blueprints, and labels, and identify equipment faults and wiring issues.
• Stamina : Must have the physical stamina to work long shifts, including overtime or weekend work, if needed.
• Work Environment : Work may be performed in noisy, hot, cold, or humid environments and may require exposure to electrical hazards, confined spaces, or heights.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Frequent) : Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as dictated by safety standards.

Red's Electrical Service Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.

Red's Electrical Service Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of disability status. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and request any necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Cheyenne Wolford at View email address on click.appcast.io. Red's Electrical Service Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strives to provide a workplace that is inclusive and accessible for all employees.